A morning skin care routine needs to hydrate and protect your skin for the day head, so antioxidants and SPF’s are a must.
During the day our skin is exposed to so many external factors such as pollution, smoke, radiation, dirt and UVA/UVB rays as well suffering internal factors such as stress, anxiety, refined sugar and bad food/drink choices. All which take a toll on the health and appearance of our skin. We have put together a suggested AM skin care routine that we feel will help protect your skin:
Step 1: Cleanse
Cleansing will remove dirt, oil and bacteria from your skin that may cause breakouts. It will also stimulate the blood circulation in your face, rejuvenating your skin to achieve a healthy glow. In addition, it’s important to recognize that properly cleansing the skin prepares your skin to absorb products you may put on after, like a serum full of vitamins and antioxidants. Our top recommendations are ZO Exfoliating Cleanser priced at £29.50, is Clinical Cleansing Complex priced at £30 or Julia Hunter Maximal Strength Cleanse priced at £36.00.
Step 2: Hydrate with Antioxidants
During the day our bodies are exposed to many environmental factors such as stress, pollution, smoke, radiation, dirt and debris. When damage from these free radicals occurs, oxidation begins to break down cells and cause them to dysfunction; antioxidants have the ability to prevent, repair and reverse this damage. Our top recommendations are: ZO Daily Power Defence priced at £100, is Clinical Active Serum priced at £66-£110 & Julia Hunter Maximal Strength Serum priced at £140.
Step Three: Sun Protection SPF
It is so important to incorporate Sun Protection Factor (SPF) into your everyday skincare routine, in order to prevent skin ageing and to guard against damage cause by the sun’s harmful UV rays. Over time, regular exposure to the sun without protection can lead to redness and inflammation, hyperpigmentation, a loss of elasticity, wrinkles and even skin cancer. We recommend a minimum daily SPF 30 for example; is Clincal Extreme Protect SPF 30 priced at £54, ZO Sunscreen and Prime SPF 30 priced at £45, Julia hunter SPF 30 Sun Protection and Repair priced at £58.00 & Heliocare Advanced SPF 50 Gel priced at £17.50.
Step Four: Mineral Make up
Cosmetic products can contain ingredients which are dangerous and harmful to your health. We advise checking the label and making sure your make up is free from talc, parabens, benzophenone, carbon black, heavy metals and fragrances. We love Glo Minerals and Oxygenetixs. Glo Minerals have an extensive range of products from foundations, bronzers and blushes to mascaras, eyeshadows and lipsticks. Oxygenetix Foundation is a breakthrough line of breathable foundations that covers and promotes healing priced at £45 for the oxygenating foundation and £55 for the acne specific foundation.
Step Five: Eat a good healthy breakfast
Treating your skin right in the morning is also about your diet! Start the day with foods that contain vitamins A, C and E, which are great for your skin. Vitamin C restores your skin by helping produce natural collagens, vitamin E keeps it moist and smooth while Vitamin A encourages skin renewal.
To arrange a consultation to discuss your skin care regime, please call Medifine on 01132253938 or email info@medifine.co.uk
